'Who introduced them?': US senator Katie Britt reacts to ex Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry romance: “He used to be in charge of a whole country”

Justin Trudeau and American popstar Katy Perry are once again making headlines after the former Canadian prime minister and the pop superstar were recently spotted together in France, with their latest outing being described as part of their first anniversary celebrations.

The unexpected pairing has attracted plenty of attention since Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were first spotted together in Montreal in July 2025. Now, nearly a year later, their relationship has become one of the most talked-about celebrity romances involving a former political leader.

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Katie Britt wonders how Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry met

The unusual romance even caught the attention of Alabama Republican Senator Katie Britt, who questioned how Trudeau and Perry ended up together.

"It's like, he used to be in charge of a whole country, now we sort of see him frolic," Britt said.

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"But like how did he get with Katy Perry? That's actually the question we should be getting to. Like, who introduced them? Obviously they didn't find each other on an app. You know? Like, how did that go down?" she asked.

Britt's comments highlight the curiosity surrounding the couple. Trudeau spent years as one of Canada's most recognizable political figures, while Perry is a global pop star who has spent much of her career in the entertainment spotlight.

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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry relationship timeline

The Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry romance first came into public view in July 2025 when they were spotted together in Montreal.

In October, the pair were seen aboard Perry's yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. They were photographed hugging and kissing, further confirming the growing romance. Perry later posted photos featuring Trudeau around New Year's, giving fans another glimpse of the relationship.

Their public appearances continued in 2026. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were spotted together in Davos in January, followed by appearances at Coachella and the Tribeca Film Festival. Their latest reported outing in France has now put the couple back in the spotlight.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split before Trudeau romance

Katy Perry's relationship with Justin Trudeau began shortly after her split from actor Orlando Bloom. Perry and Bloom ended their relationship in June 2025, just weeks before Perry was first seen with Trudeau. The former couple share a daughter, Daisy Bloom.

Trudeau also entered the relationship following the end of his marriage. He and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced their separation in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. They have three children: Xavier, Ella-Grace and Hadrien.

Trudeau’s transformation from PM to celebrity boyfriend

The relationship has also changed how the public sees Trudeau. Once known primarily for politics, the former Canadian PM is now frequently photographed alongside one of the world's biggest pop stars.

"Doing his 'boyfriend duty'," Trudeau also faced criticism after attending the opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles while skipping Canada's match.

An NYT feature about Trudeau's transformation noted the long history of political figures dating celebrities, including Senator John W. Warner and Elizabeth Taylor, Senator Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni, and Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, and Barbra Streisand.

The Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry relationship stands out because of the reverse dynamic: rather than a celebrity entering the politician's world, a former political leader appears to have stepped into the world of global celebrity culture.